University of Utah
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University of Utah is hiring a Lighting Supervisor. The Lighting Supervisor leads all stage lighting operations at Kingsbury Hall, including drafting and executing light plots, programming consoles, and maintaining lighting equipment. They collaborate with touring and community productions, manage a team of technicians, and contribute artistically through design and live lighting for select events.
Highlights
- Serve as head venue electrician from advance coordination to load-out for all events.
- Coordinate with touring productions and community users for smooth event execution.
- Program and operate theatrical lighting consoles during rehearsals and performances.
- Design lighting and provide live busking for select UtahPresents events.
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and inventory venue lighting and stage equipment.
- Supervise and mentor early-career part-time technicians.
- Proficiency with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and ETC EOS lighting consoles.
- Strong knowledge of electrical loads, rigging practices, and entertainment networking protocols (ETCNet, sACN, Art-Net, OSC).
- Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years or master’s degree plus 2 years of related work experience required.
- Pay range is $55,000-$60,000 DOE with a full benefits package including healthcare and retirement contributions.
- Supports diverse community events at the historic Kingsbury Hall theatre at the University of Utah.
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| Open Date | 06/17/2026 |
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| Requisition Number | PRN45381B |
| Job Title | Operations Program Managers |
| Working Title | Lighting Supervisor |
| Career Progression Track | P00 |
| Track Level | P2 - Developing |
| FLSA Code | Administrative |
| Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
| Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
| Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
| Shift | Variable |
| Work Schedule Summary | Full time, year round, hours will vary and will include weekends and evenings. |
| VP Area | Academic Affairs |
| Department | 00491 - Utah Presents |
| Location | Campus |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
| Pay Rate Range | $55,000-$60,000 DOE |
| Close Date | 07/07/2026 |
| Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 06/30/2026 |
| Job Summary | This is a full time, salaried, overtime-exempt Lighting Supervisor. UtahPresents at Kingsbury Hall is seeking a skilled theatrical lighting technician and leader who is enthusiastic about settling into a home venue and continuing to hone their skills as a stage electrician, programmer, and designer. Exceptional candidates will have prior experience with touring production, either as a local or touring technician. They will also demonstrate above-average client service, team management skills, and artistic vision. Importantly, we are seeking an individual with a passion for cultivating a culture of respect, curiosity, artistic expression, and growth. Kingsbury Hall is a 1992-seat historic proscenium theatre in the heart of University of Utah in Salt Lake City that hosts a wide spectrum of events and performances. Operating year-round, we support around 20 performances on the UtahPresents season, as well as numerous rental events for community groups, national and international promoters, and campus groups. Genres include music, theater, dance, opera, comedy, film screenings, lectures, conferences, graduations, and more. Support may extend to UtahPresents presentations in other venues a few times a year. UtahPresents is a mission driven, non-profit, campus-based arts presenter located at the University of Utah with a focus on bringing diverse artistic and cultural experiences to the campus and the region. As stewards of the iconic Kingsbury Hall, UtahPresents provides a valuable gathering space for community events and campus partners. UtahPresents values individuals who can actively contribute to the diversity of viewpoints, cultural background, experiences, and expertise of our staff. The Lighting Supervisor is a hands-on role overseeing all stage lighting needs including light plot drafting and execution, console programming, and distribution tie-in. The Lighting Supervisor will also assist in the advancing process to communicate venue specifics to touring and community productions and assist designers with troubleshooting and adapting their plot to Kingsbury Hall. During productions, the Lighting Supervisor will (independently or with a team of over-hire technicians) lead the hang, focus, strike, programming, and board operation processes. For certain performances within UtahPresents series such as world music and jazz, the Lighting Supervisor has the opportunity to design and busk, making this position key in defining the UtahPresents artistic style. The Lighting Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and works alongside the full-time Technical Director. In addition to event support, the Lighting Supervisor is responsible for all daily operation and system maintenance, including system design and improvement. As part of a small team of full-time employees, the Lighting Supervisor will, alongside the Production Manager and Technical Director, assist in all manner of stage operations and maintenance including but not limited to fly-rail operation, weight-loading, rolling dance floor, setting stage layouts, and running shows as a stagehand. The University of Utah offers a competitive benefits package including excellent health care coverage, a 14.2% retirement contribution, paid leave, and tuition reduction benefits for employees and their families. More information available at https://benefits.utah.edu. DISCLAIMER This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Priority consideration will be given to applications received before June 30, 2026. |
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| Minimum Qualifications |
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. |
| Preferences |
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two or more years of prior experience as a manager or leader in lighting or stage electrician positions. Please note any professional touring production experience, either as venue staff or a touring technician in your application materials.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
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| Type | Benefited Staff |
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| Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. |
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What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
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Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in live event or theatrical production?
- Yes
- No
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Are you proficient with theatrical lighting consoles and DMX-based lighting systems?
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular schedules as required for live events?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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